Starship of Stories: Lucas Museum Reframes Art Through Pop-Culture Narratives

Open Sept. 22 in Exposition Park, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art blends Star Wars memorabilia with 20th‑century illustration in 30 themed galleries, challenging traditional art hierarchies; its spaceship-like architecture and family-friendly design sit alongside debates about categorizing ‘narrative art’ and the role of popularity in defining what counts as art.